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What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down in Lincoln (And Where to Take It)

🚘 Stuck in Lincoln? Here’s What to Do Next

Breaking down on the road is stressful — especially when you’re not sure what to do or where to go. Whether you're in central Lincoln, on the A46, or parked up outside your house, here’s a quick guide to help you act calmly and confidently when your car lets you down.


🧭 Step 1: Stay Safe First

If your car breaks down while driving, pull over to a safe location as soon as possible. Turn on your hazard lights and, if you're on a fast road or dual carriageway, exit the vehicle from the passenger side and stand well away from traffic.

If you're broken down at home, try to leave enough access space for a recovery truck if one is needed.


📞 Step 2: Call for Breakdown Recovery

If your car isn’t driveable, the next step is to contact your breakdown provider or a local vehicle recovery service in Lincoln. Some common choices include:

  • AA Breakdown: 0800 887766

  • RAC Roadside Assistance: 0330 159 1111

  • Local Recovery Operators in Lincoln (a quick online search can help)


🛞 Step 3: Request Delivery to a Trusted Garage

While many breakdown companies can tow your vehicle to a home address, this doesn’t solve the problem. Instead, ask for your car to be delivered straight to a trusted local garage for diagnosis and repair — saving you time and hassle.

That’s where Andrews Car Centre comes in.


🔐 Secure Drop-Off at Andrews Car Centre, Lincoln

We offer a secure drop-off service for any vehicles recovered or towed to us after a breakdown — whether during the day or outside of our working hours.

Safe off-road parking bays
Secure key drop box covered by CCTV
Convenient Lincoln location
Trusted garage established in 1929

You don’t even need to wait around. Just drop it off and we’ll take care of the rest.


⏰ After-Hours or Overnight?

No problem. If your car is delivered after 5:00 PM (Mon–Fri), simply:

  1. Park in the designated customer area

  2. Drop your keys in our secure drop box

  3. Email us at service@andrewscarcentre.com with:

    • Your name

    • Contact number

    • Vehicle registration

    • Brief description of the issue

We’ll contact you the next working morning to get things moving.


🧰 What Happens Once It’s With Us?

Once your vehicle is on-site, our technicians will carry out a full inspection and diagnostic scan (if needed). We’ll then contact you with a quote and recommendations before starting any work.

From clutch failures and brake issues to warning lights or wet belt problems, we’re ready to help.


📍 Where to Find Us

Andrews Car Centre
Sunningdale Trading Estate
2C Dixon Close
Lincoln
LN6 7UB
📍 View us on Google Maps »


📩 Need to Drop a Car After a Breakdown?

We’re ready when you are. Whether it’s after hours or during the day, Andrews Car Centre is Lincoln’s trusted garage for repairs after a breakdown.

📧 service@andrewscarcentre.com
📞 01522 520747


💡 Tip: Add This Number to Your Phone

Save our details now so you know exactly where to send your car in an emergency.

Andrews Car Centre – 01522 520747
Email – service@andrewscarcentre.com

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